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Few bonds are stronger than sisterhood, and few sisters are closer than Gerrie Natelborg and Tini DeBoer, two residents at Park Place of St. John. …

It didn’t take long for Herb & Kathleen to settle in at Park Place. They love the exercise classes (“I’ve lost weight since moving here,” Kathleen says, excitedly), Wii bowling, Bible study, and other activities, and they’ve met so many new friends. They also appreciate the way the staff has stayed involved in their lives. “They’re such caring staff,” Herb says. “They have such a sincere, Christian love for everyone here.”…

After years of living in a big house in Chicago, it was time for Ernst and Marjorie Carstensen to move. “Our house needed a lot of repairs,” Marjorie said. “It all just became too much to keep up with.” Since moving in to Park Place, they've both enjoyed meeting new people and enjoying all the active retirement community has to offer. …

Gerda appreciated how much attention the staff gave her before she moved in, helping her downsize and find places to donate a house full of belongings. And after she moved in, she received the same attention—help when she needs it, friendly smiles and conversations, and a worry-free lifestyle.…

Julie and her husband Tom liked to stay active, but they had begun to face some of the minor health issues that come with aging. After the family talked together, they realized that a move to Park Place would be the best option for their health and safety. But they didn’t realize what the move would do for their emotional health as well. “We made so many friends,” Julie says. “That was one of the best things about this move—friends everywhere!”…

As an independent person, Judy was ready to downsize her belongings and move to a maintenance-free community, giving her more time and energy to spend with the people she loved and doing the things she enjoyed. She’d actually put a deposit down at another independent living community, but her accountant urged her to take a look at Park Place—and she’s so glad she did.…